Culture & Traditions

Ukrainian Christmas customs, cuisine, music, books, and cultural traditions preserved by the Ukrainian community on Prince Edward Island.

Traditional Ukrainian Christmas Eve Svyata Vechera table with 12 holy dishes and didukh wheat sheaf
Culture

Ukrainian Christmas Eve: The 12 Holy Dishes of Svyata Vechera — Canadian Traditions

A complete guide to Ukrainian Christmas Eve (Svyata Vechera) traditions in Canada: the 12 holy meatless dishes, their sy...

May 17, 2026 — 17 min read
Lesia Moroz, Ukrainian textile artist and cultural preservationist, holds a traditional vyshyvanka embroidery sample
Culture

Ukrainian Embroidery (Vyshyvanka) 2026: Interview with a PEI Textile Artist on Patterns and Meaning

Textile artist Lesia Moroz explains the regional patterns of Ukrainian embroidery (vyshyvanka), how to identify your anc...

May 17, 2026 — 17 min read
Vibrant Ukrainian folk dance performance at a Canadian festival with dancers in traditional costumes
Culture

Ukrainian Folk Traditions Preserved in Canada

A comprehensive guide to Ukrainian folk traditions thriving in Canada, from koliadky Christmas carols and Malanka celebr...

March 19, 2026 — 10 min read
Traditional Ukrainian Christmas Eve table with twelve dishes and diduh wheat sheaf
Culture

Ukrainian Christmas Customs and Cuisine

Discover the rich traditions of Ukrainian Christmas, from the twelve-dish Holy Supper on Christmas Eve to carolling cust...

March 12, 2026 — 12 min read
Ukrainian cultural items including traditional embroidery and musical instruments
Culture

Ukrainian Culture, Music and Books on PEI

Explore Ukrainian cultural life on Prince Edward Island including music recordings, Ukrainian-language books, folk music...

March 12, 2026 — 8 min read
Colorful Ukrainian pysanky decorated Easter eggs with traditional geometric patterns
Culture

Ukrainian Easter Traditions and the Art of Pysanky

Explore the rich traditions of Ukrainian Easter (Velykden), from the sacred art of pysanky egg decoration to the blessin...

March 12, 2026 — 15 min read
Traditional Ukrainian embroidered vyshyvanka shirt with red and black geometric patterns
Culture

Ukrainian Embroidery and the Vyshyvanka Tradition

The history and symbolism of Ukrainian embroidery (vyshyvka), from regional patterns and color meanings to the modern vy...

March 12, 2026 — 14 min read